Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Saturday, October 29; 10 am – 8 pm

Sunday, October30; 10 am – 4 pm

Celebrate Mexican cultural traditions at the 18th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival. Rooted in community, this weekend-long event is in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raices.

Come witness the transformation of the Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard, as it will be decorated with intricately cut papel picado (pierced paper) and lovely arranged ofrendas (altars) to welcome past loved ones to the party. Performances by Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Nuevo Aztecaon both Saturday and Sunday. For kids there are craft activities, face painting, and sugar skull decorating. (Reservations are required for the sugar skulls. Use this link https://1737.blackbaudhosting.com/1737/Sugar-Skull-Workshop)

Then, on Saturday evening from 5-8pm, the courtyard will stay open late so the full impact of the ofrendas can be enjoyed, along with Mexican hot chocolate, breaded treats, and soulful strolling Mariachis.

Don’t miss this fall festival. Invite your friends and family, from this world and the next!